Welcome to another Bookish Friday, in which I enjoy sharing excerpts from books…and connecting with other bloggers, who do the same.
Let’s begin the celebration by sharing Book Beginnings, hosted by Rose City Reader; and let’s showcase The Friday 56 with Freda’s Voice.
To join in, just grab a book and share the opening lines…along with any thoughts you wish to give us; then turn to page 56 and excerpt anything on the page.
Then give us the title of the book, so others can add it to their lists!
What better way to spend a Friday!
I am excited about my featured book today. It is the fifth in a series about a unique character, Frieda Klein. Friday on My Mind, by Nicci French, follows four previous books.
Beginning: Kitty was five years old and she was cross. The queue for the Crown Jewels had been long and they weren’t so special anyway. The queue for Madame Tussauds had been longer, and she didn’t even recognize most of the waxworks, and she couldn’t see them properly with all the crowds. And it had been drizzling. And she hated the Underground.
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56: ‘Then what happened?’
‘The man kicked at a rubbish bin and strode away and she picked up the bin bag, put the book and T-shirt back into it, and tied it up. She seemed quite calm. Calmer than I would have been….’
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Blurb: Rich in intrigue, intensity and atmosphere, Friday on my Mind is classic Nicci French – a dark, gripping and sophisticated masterclass in psychological suspense in which nothing is quite what it seems…”Nicci French’s sophisticated, compassionate and gripping crime novels stand head and shoulders above the competition.” (Sophie Hannah). When a bloated corpse is found floating in the River Thames the police can at least sure that identifying the victim will be straightforward. Around the dead man’s wrist is a hospital band. On it are the words Dr F Klein…But psychotherapist Frieda Klein is very much alive. And, after evidence linking her to the murder is discovered, she becomes the prime suspect. Unable to convince the police of her innocence, Frieda is forced to make a bold decision in order to piece together the terrible truth before it’s too late either for her or for those she loves. Friday on my Mind is the fifth addictive and intriguing novel in the Frieda Klein series by the bestselling author Nicci French. Praise for Nicci French: “French leads the field.” (Sunday Express). “Brilliantly crafted…masterly control of suspense.” (Daily Mirror). “Tense, frightening, gripping.” (Easy Living). “Dark, nerve-tingling and addictive.” (Daily Express). Nicci French is the pseudonym for the writing partnership of journalists Nicci Gerrard and Sean French. The couple are married and live in Suffolk. There are fourteen other bestselling novels by Nicci French, all published by Penguin. Blue Monday was the first thrilling instalment in the Frieda Klein series, followed by Tuesday’s Gone, Waiting for Wednesday, and Thursday’s Child.
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I love this series! What do you think? Does it pique your interest?
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I like the writing but I always hesitate with suspense since I get scared easily. I might have to give this series a try though. Happy Friday!
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Yes, I sometimes have to resist reading at night, as I could get nightmares…LOL. But I love this series. Thanks for visiting, Nicole.
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I can’t wait to start this series. The first book is sitting in one of my queues.
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Oh, good for you, Catherine; hope you love it! Thanks for stopping by.
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Poor Kitty she is not having a good day. I see adults dragging little kids around to places where they are clearly not interested and I am not surprised when they act up.
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If only the adults would learn, right? Thanks for stopping by, Anne.
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I haven’t read this series, but I read several of her earlier works. I liked the first one I read, but for some reason that I can’t remember, decided I didn’t like them after three. If you like the series I probably will, too so I’ll give it a try..
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I read them quickly after receiving each copy…and with this series, I ordered the print book. Thanks for stopping by, Elizabeth….
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It’s been a while since I’ve read this author. Might have to give this a go.
Here’s my 56 – http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/08/07/the-friday-56-72-choices/
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I like this series more than the other books by this author team….but that’s me. Hope you do give it a try. Thanks for visiting, Laura.
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This author has been on my radar for awhile and I’ve been wanting to give her a try. This sounds really good and I’ve been the parent dealing with the cross 5 year old in the beginning plenty of times! That made me smile.
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Yes, it is always a challenge to have a small child along in an adult setting. Thanks for visiting, Katherine; enjoy!
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This series sounds great – I’ll have to look into it. 🙂
Check out my Friday 56 (With Book Beginnings).
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Thanks for stopping by, Lauren, and enjoy your book.
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Sounds like an interesting series. My 56 this week comes from No Mercy by Lori Armstrong – a gritty mystery set in South Dakota. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, and enjoy your pick. Glad you could visit today.
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I have heard of the author but have not read any of her books….as yet.
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Thanks for stopping by, Harvee….enjoy your book!
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I haven’t heard of this author before but the book does seem interesting. Thanks for sharing. 😀
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I had read stand-alones by the author, but have been hooked on this series. Thanks for stopping by, Breana.
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Misery makes for great reading company. 😉 Sounds like an interesting read based on both snippets! Happy weekend!
Freda’s Voice
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I am eager to begin reading it, Freda….thanks for stopping by; and for hosting.
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I am not sure…I go back and forth with her…but that’s just me!
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Frieda is an odd duck, but I enjoy her anyway. Thanks for visiting, Patty.
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Calmness in the midst of a mystery murder is always suspicious. Hope you enjoy the weekend!
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Yes, I am always suspicious of calm during a series of intense moments…a coping mechanism? Thanks for stopping by, Alicia.
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Seems as though Kitty was having a bad day of it.
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Yes, Kitty’s “story” doesn’t fit with the rest, so now I am curious. Thanks for visiting, Lisa K.
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Sounds good, Laurel.
Thanks for sharing, and enjoy.
Elizabeth
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Wrong link.
Elizabeth
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Thanks for stopping by, Elizabeth!
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